Distance Challenge Runners - Way To Go!!!
The 2011-12 Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge is now completed and you guys did a fantastic job this season. Five races over different distances and course types is a great accomplishment.
•· The Celebration Party will be Friday March 9. For info and to RSVP use this link:
http://www.austinrunners.org/Events?eventId=451040
- If you can’t make the party, I will be at the following locations to distribute jackets, awards and Certificates of Completion:
Sat. March 10 from 9am – noon at RunTex Riverside
Sun. March 11 from 9am – noon at Luke’s Locker
Sat. March 17 from 9 am – noon at Rogue on 5th street
Learn More About Our Beneficiary, The Trail Foundation.
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The Challenge
The Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge is a series of five races starting in October 2011 with increasing distances leading up to the February 2012 Livestrong Austin Marathon & Half Marathon. Participants sign up (separate from signing up for each race) to compete against personal goals and for standing awards for Overall, Masters and Age Groups (M & F). Participants in the series receive special running gear, get special treatment at each race, enjoy a series-end celebration party and have a lot of fun.
The Races
There are 5 races in the 2011-2012 Austin Distance Challenge:
Runners Benefits - Improved for the 2011-12 Series
All registered participants will receive:
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A custom printed long sleeve tech running shirt.
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One Year FREE membership in ARC (non ARC members)
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Use of the Austin Distance Challenge tent found at the finish area of each race. There will be beverages, special premiums and other fun stuff.
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Invitation to the Celebration Party in March.
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All participants who complete the series will receive:
– A custom printed runners jacket
– A Completion Certificate
– Additionally, trophies will be presented for Overall, Masters and Age Groups in 5-year increments, both M and F. Trophies will be presented for both the Full and Half Track Series options.
See Awards & Stuff for more detail
News!
This year the Austin Runners Club will be managing the series. ARC is committed to bringing you more fun and excitement and to give you more value for your running investment. If you have any questions just email distancechallenge@gmail.com with suggestions, questions or comments.
More News!!
This year the series will have sponsor, Austin Fit Magazine. This is a great partnership and will expand the coverage of the series, get more runners involved and share highlights.
Also this year all net proceeds of the series will be donated to The Trail Foundation. This worthwhile organization continually makes the trail around Lady Bird safer, more attractive and more functional. You should feel good that a portion of your registration goes to a group that benefits most runners.
